REQ
Requena
Peru
2,029 km
1,261 miles
SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
2,029 km
1,261 mi / 1,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Lima
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

REQ SJO
Airport Name Requena Airport Juan Santamaria International Airport
IATA Code REQ SJO
ICAO Code SPQN MROC
City Requena San Jose
Country Peru Costa Rica
Timezone America/Lima America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 393 ft 3,021 ft
Coordinates -5.070000, -73.870000 9.990000, -84.210000

Requena (REQ) to San Jose (SJO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Requena Airport (REQ) in Requena, Peru to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 2,029 kilometers (1,261 miles / 1,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Requena, it's 07:36 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,628 feet between the two airports. Juan Santamaria International Airport sits higher than Requena Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SJO) to Requena (REQ) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Requena Airport (REQ) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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